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Bwlch Main Ridge – Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa) loop from Rhyd-ddu

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Bwlch Main Ridge – Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa) loop from Rhyd-ddu

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Bwlch Main Ridge – Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa) loop from Rhyd-ddu

04:53

12.3km

860m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 5.29 km for 575 m

After 6.42 km for 569 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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99 m

Rhyd Ddu Path

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With the spectacular Snowdon Massif to the east, the Nantlle Ridge rising dramatically to the west and the grand Moel Hebog and family to the south, Rhyd Ddu is simply …

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5.16 km

Rhyd Ddu Ridge Section

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Narrow but easy to master if you are sure-footed. Great views!

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5.51 km

Bwlch Main Ridge

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The narrow ridge of the Bwlch Main (Narrow Pass) is the highlight of the route. Although the ridge is not difficult, it is still exposed with steep slopes on either …

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6.04 km

Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa)

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Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) is perhaps the most ascended mountain in the world, and with good reason. This is a majestic mountain, as is befitting of Wales' highest point.

Its glory …

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6.11 km

Yr Wyddfa

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For those who go up by train and also come down again: there is only half an hour to go all the way to the summit. The path there is not difficult, but the crowds.....that makes time tight.

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7.95 km

Llechog Summit

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Along Llechog ridge, and from the peak itself, you are treated to fantastic views north over Cwm Clogwyn and towards the Snowdon Ranger Path. Below you will see the lakes …

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12.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

1.11 km

366 m

240 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

1.25 km

173 m

106 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,040 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Thursday 23 July

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Bwlch Main Ridge – Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa) loop from Rhyd-ddu

Rhyd Ddu Path

Rhyd Ddu Ridge Section

Bwlch Main Ridge

Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa)

Yr Wyddfa

Llechog Summit

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